BSF DG reviews security situation, counter infiltration grid along border in Jammu frontier
Jammu: The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Praveen Kumar, visited forward areas along the International Border to review overall security arrangements, the counter-infiltration grid and operational preparedness, and lauded the unwavering commitment and resilience of the troops. During his two-day visit beginning Sunday, the DG inaugurated 20 newly constructed Mahila Barracks at […]
Pahalgam attack case
NIA files chargesheet against six people, LeT Jammu: The NIA on Monday filed a comprehensive chargesheet against six people and two terrorist organisations, Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and its shadow outfit TRF, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local pony operator. The 1,597-page chargesheet, filed by the […]
CM unveils official logo of Jammu Marathon
Urges citizens to embrace fitness as a ‘way of life’ JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed hope that the maiden edition of the Jammu Marathon, scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026, will emerge as one of the iconic events on the Indian running calendar. He was speaking at the official launch […]
Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as CIC
Eight new information commissioners take oath New Delhi: After a gap of nine years, transparency watchdog Central Information Commission attained its full strength with the appointment of former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal and eight other information commissioners, who took the oath of office on Monday. A three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra […]
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP national working president
New Delhi: The newly-appointed national working president of the BJP, Nitin Nabin, took charge of his new responsibility on Monday, with top leaders saying his organisational skills will provide a new direction to the party’s journey of public service and nation-building. Nabin was also felicitated at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters here in the […]
Foreign tourist arrivals down to 16.48 lakh in April-June: Union Govt
New Delhi: The Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during the second quarter of calendar year 2025 fell to 16.48 lakh from 26.15 lakh in the January-March period, before showing a slight rise in the third quarter, according to data shared by the government in Parliament on Monday. The combined FTAs for the first three […]
SIR constitutionally valid, undertaken many times in past: Law minister in RS
New Delhi: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said that the Special Intensive Revision is constitutionally valid and has been undertaken many times in the past as well. Participating in a discussion on election reforms, the Union minister stated that the initiative to revise the electoral list is based on the constitutional framework created […]
Govt taking high airfares seriously: Union Minister
Says strengthening DGCA tariff monitoring unit NEW DELHI: The government is taking the high airfares issue seriously and wants to prevent opportunistic pricing situation and is strengthening the tariff monitoring unit of DGCA, Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Responding to supplementaries during Question Hour, the minister said […]
LG Sinha chairs 84th University Council Meeting of Kashmir University
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to introduce contemporary, interdisciplinary and skill-oriented academic programmes aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). He […]
Lack of snowfall hits winter tourism, local economy
Bhaderwah (J&K), Dec 14 (PTI) A prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall this winter have hit tourism in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, affecting tourist arrivals and the local economy, tourism stakeholders said. Since the onset of winter, renowned high-altitude tourist destinations such as Guldanda, Chattergalla and Padri — which usually start receiving snowfall […]